billet d'avion
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In French, the English phrase "plane ticket" is said as billet d'avion.
billet d'avion is used to describe a record that entitles the holder to travel on an airplane flight.
Meaning: a record entitling the holder to travel on an airplane flight (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of billet (ticket) and d'avion (of airplane).
Which one should you use?
While billet can mean a banknote or a note, in the context of travel, it refers to a ticket.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Belgium, ticket d'avion is widely used. In Canadian French, billet d'avion aller simple means a one-way ticket.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, add an s to the word billet but not to avion, resulting in billets d'avion.
Did you know?
- The word billet is a close relative of the French word boulette, which means 'meatball' or 'small ball'. Both words evolved from the Latin bulla because of their similar round shapes.
- In a non-travel context, a billet doux is a romantic love letter. The term literally translates to 'sweet note', playing on the multiple meanings of billet.
- While billet means 'ticket' for planes and trains, the French use the word place to refer to the actual seat assigned to the passenger. You buy a billet but you occupy a place.
Examples in context
- As-tu ton billet d'avion ?Do you have your plane ticket?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has their billet d'avion.Tatoeba #4435384 by sacredceltic, translation #4308795 by LB
- Où est ton billet d'avion ?Where's your plane ticket?This sentence is useful for asking where someone's billet d'avion is.Tatoeba #6587527 by GB3, translation #6587012 by Eccles17
- Il a acheté un billet d'avion.He bought a plane ticket.This sentence is useful for stating that someone bought a billet d'avion.Tatoeba #133226 by Aiji, translation #303025 by CK
- Excusez-moi, où puis-je acheter un billet d'avion pour Paris ?Excuse me, where can I buy a plane ticket to Paris?
- Pouvez-vous me donner un billet d'avion, s'il vous plaît ?Can you give me a plane ticket, please?
- Prête-moi ton téléphone, je dois réserver un billet d'avion, s'il te plaît.Lend me your phone, I need to book a plane ticket, please.
- Je souhaite annuler mon billet d'avion pour demain.I want to cancel my plane ticket for tomorrow.
- Combien coûte le billet d'avion aller-retour pour Nice ?How much is the round-trip plane ticket to Nice?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are preparing for their trip to the airport.
- NathanManon, as-tu imprimé mon billet d'avion ?Manon, did you print my plane ticket?
- ManonOui, j'ai ton billet d'avion ici.Yes, I have your plane ticket here.
- NathanMerci beaucoup, Nathan est prêt maintenant.Thank you very much, Nathan is ready now.
- ManonParfait, partons vite à l'aéroport !Perfect, let's leave for the airport quickly!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “plane ticket” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries billet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
